Droid Inventor Kit

Kids can create their own Droid and bring it to life using littleBits electronic blocks! With the Droid Inventor app, they can control their Droid, give it new abilities with easy block-based coding, and take it on 22+ missions.

Customer Reviews

My Droid Inventor Kit doesn't have "+Code" on it. Can I still use the new features?

Yes!

If you already have a Droid Inventor Kit, you can code with your Droid! All you need to do is update your version of your Droid Inventor app to include the new coding missions. You should be able to do this from the App Store or Google play.

Once your app is updated, simply update to the "Missions" section by clicking "Begin Missions" from the home screen.

If you scroll through the missions, you'll see special coding missions have been added.

Once you complete the base missions, it will unlock the coding missions and you can try your hand at coding with the Droid.

Part of my Droid is broken. What can I do?

Sometimes during invention, accidents happen. If a plastic piece or a bit breaks, please snap a photo of the damage and send it along to support@littlebits.com. Please also include your order information, kit serial number*, full mailing address and phone number.

*The serial number can be either the number on the bottom of the box that starts with "P1100..." or the number on the back of the w32 Control Hub bit that starts with "1517..."

What devices are compatible with the Droid Inventor app?

The Droid Inventor app can be used with any of the devices below.

iOS

Android

Operating
System

iOS 10.0+

Lollipop (5.0) and up

Supported
Devices

iPhone 5 and up

iPads compatible with iOS 10

iPod Touch (6th Gen)

Any Android mobile devices or tablets that support BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and meet the OS requirement. The device must also feature an accelerometer.

Amazon devices are not compatible at this time.

Where can I find instructions on how to put my Droid together?

Full instructions for inventing with your Droid™ along with the controls can be found on the Droid Inventor app.

The first 4 missions tell you how to put your Droid together. Missions 1 & 2 teach you about your Bits and how they work together, and missions 3 & 4 let you know how to construct the plastic body of your Droid. While we encourage you to follow along in the Droid Inventor app, you can also find written instructions here.

How do I connect the Droid inventor app to my control hub Bit?

Your control hub Bit is connected to your device when the LED on the control hub Bit turns green. If you're having trouble, here are a few things to check:

Check the settings on your device and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

Download the Droid Inventor app on your device and make sure that it's turned on

Turn your blue power Bit on (you'll see a red light shining on it) and connect it to your orange control hub bit. You should hear a Droid™ sound when you connect the two Bits together. It can help to wipe down the ends of the bitSnaps™ with a soft cloth before connecting your Bits.

Make sure your device is placed close to the control hub Bit when you hit the "Ready" button on the app screen.

Open the Droid inventor app and choose a mission. Click "Droid Controls" button on the left side of the screen. You'll be asked to connect to your control hub.

Your control hub Bit is connected to your device when the LED on the control hub Bit turns green.

I'm having trouble driving my Droid.

If you're having trouble driving your Droid™ using the controls on your app, there are a couple of things you can try.

Check your device

Make sure your orange control hub Bit is connected to your device. Your control hub Bit is connected when the LED on the control hub Bit turns green. Make sure the connection light on the bottom right of the app screen is green. If it flashes, click on it and check the connection status.

Check your circuit

Make sure your blue power Bit is on. You should see a red LED shining on it. If you don't see the red light, or if there's also a yellow low battery light on, you may want to switch to a new 9 volt battery.

Make sure your Bits are arranged in the correct order. Remember that you always need your battery and Blue power Bit & at the beginning of your circuit followed by the orange control hub Bit.

You can also try gently wiping down the ends of the bitSnaps™ with a soft clean cloth. Sometimes dust gets in the way of a strong connection. Try unsnapping, cleaning the bitSnaps, and snapping it all back together again.

Make sure the servo Bit and DC motor Bit are connected to the correct bitSnaps on the control hub Bit. The DC motor Bit should be snapped to bitSnap 3 and the servo Bit should be snapped to the center Bitsnap.

Check your parts

Make sure the green DC motor Bit is securely attached between the clips of the wheel frame.

Make sure the drive gear and spike gear are touching each other. The teeth on the drive gear and spike gear should spin smoothly together with the controls.

Make sure the servo Bit assembly is securely attached to the wheel frame.

Make sure the large wheels are securely attached to the axle.

Make sure the body base is securely attached to the wheel frame.

Press hard on the leg so that the 'feet' press firmly in the holes of the body.

Make sure the Droid's legs are covering the wheels, but not touching them.

If you're still having trouble, our Customer Success is happy to help! You can contact us here or give us a call at 1-888-440-3906.

My Droid Inventor app isn't connecting to my control hub.

Your control hub Bit is connected to your device when the LED on the control hub Bit turns green. If you're having trouble, here are a few things to check:

Check the settings on your smart device and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

Download the Droid Inventor app on your device and make sure that it's turned on

Turn your blue power Bit is on (you'll see a red light shining on it) and connect it to your orange control hub bit. You should hear a Droid™ sound when you connect the two bits together. It can help to wipe down the ends of the bitSnaps™ with a soft cloth before connecting your Bits.

Make sure your device is placed close to the control hub Bit when you hit the 'Ready' button on the app screen.

Open the App Store or Google Play on your device, and make sure you've downloaded the latest version of the Droid Inventor app.

If you still have trouble, please call our Customer Success team to get live and in person help!

Android devices must support version 4.4 (KitKat) and up, support BLE (Bluetooth 4.0), and must feature an accelerometer. Android devices which have been rooted or which have a customized Android OS (ie, Amazon devices) are not compatible.

Try restarting your device. Powering down and back up your device can disconnect any lingering Bluetooth connections and allow for a fresh connection to be made.

After wiping down the bitSnaps with a soft clean cloth, make sure your w32 Control Hub bit is getting power from the p4 Power bit. The Power bit should show a red LED when it is powered on. The Control Hub should show a bluish white light above the speaker portion when it is receiving power. Note that there is a separate LED on the bottom of the bit which should shine green when connected.

If you are still having trouble, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@littlebits.com or by calling 917-464-4577 x 1 between 9am and 6pm EST Monday through Friday.

Does the littleBits Droid Inventor Kit support coding?

Yes! The Droid Inventor Kit now has coding missions inside the app.

All you need to do is update your version of your Droid Inventor app to include the new coding missions. You should be able to do this from the App Store or Google play.

Once your app is updated, simply navigate to the "Missions" section by clicking "Begin Missions" from the home screen.

If you scroll through the missions, you'll see special coding missions have been added.

Once you complete the base missions, it will unlock the coding missions and you can try your hand at coding with the Droid.

Swift Playgrounds

There is also a Swift Playgrounds playbook that lets you program your Droid™. It requires the Swift Playgrounds app on your iPad.

Swift Playgrounds requires an iPad that can run iOS 10. Before coding with your Droid, you should complete the missions in the littleBits Droid Inventor App.

Some of my Bits don't seem to be working. What do I do?

If you're having trouble with any of your Bits, here are some things you can try.

Make sure your blue power Bit is on. You should see a red LED shining. If it's not on, or you

Make sure your Bits are arranged in the correct order. Remember that you always need a blue power Bit & power supply at the beginning of each circuit, and an output Bit at the end. If the last Bit in your chain is a pink input Bit, then it won't do anything to affect your circuit.

Check your connections. Is the control hub Bit securely snapped to the power Bit? You can also try gently wiping down the ends of the bitSnaps™ with a soft cloth (like your sleeve). Sometimes dust gets in the way of a strong connection. Try unsnapping, cleaning the bitSnaps, and snapping it all back together again.

I lost one of the parts in my Droid Inventor Kit. Where can I get a new one?

We don't have additional parts available for sale at this time, but our Customer Success team can help you if you find yourself missing any pieces. Contact us here or give us a call at 917-464-4577 ext. 1.

littleBits Electronics Inc. supports the Open Source Hardware Statement of Principles by making the circuit designs for its modules available pursuant to the CERN Hardware License Version 1.2. See our FAQ for further details.
littleBits, littleBits logo, Bits, "Make Something That Does Something," bitLab, cloudBit, and "Snap The Internet To Anything" are trademarks of littleBits Electronics Inc.